Can you guess the location of the M*A*S*H novel from the cover alone?
Can you judge a book by its cover?
The belove M*A*S*H television series was based on a novel. Well, it was based on a movie based on a novel. Richard Hooker (a pseudonym for former military surgeon Dr. H. Richard Hornberger and writer W. C. Heinz) released the book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors in 1968.
Obviously, it was a hit. As the M*A*S*H TV show launched in 1972, so did a new series of novels continuing the adventures of the 4077th. Which the series stayed in Korean, the thirteen paperbacks published between 1972–77 trotted the globe.
Those used to the show alone might be taken aback at having their favorite characters Hot Lips, Hawkeye and Trapper John attend the American Tonsil, Adenoid and Vas Deferens Society conference in New Orleans. (That was an actual M*A*S*H novel.)
We've gathered some covers of these 1970s best-sellers. Examine the text and art. Can you guess where it takes place?
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"Spirited nuptials north of the border!" It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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This first sequel novel takes place in Hawkeye's home state. It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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"The madcap medics run amok in the Bay City!" It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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"The madcap medics invade Sin City!" It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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"War goes to pieces in Red Square!" It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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Recognize anything on the skyline? It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
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How about this skyline? It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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Where is M*A*S*H now? M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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"The antic medics invade the citadel of Strauss and Wiener Schnitzel!" It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
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Finally, where are the medics now? It's M*A*S*H Goes to…?
Image: Pocket Books
Can you guess the location of the M*A*S*H novel from the cover alone?
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Well done!
Missed #9.
I thought it was just an obligatory sequel and never knew there were 12 others out there.
Interesting the stereotypes used on the covers. I am not sure Morocco is a big oil producer, though I could be wrong, but in the 1970s ALL of that part of the world was awash with oil in American's minds.